Analysis of ‘Good dog’: Maxim Martin, always in a furious mode
Hold on tight, because in his latest show Good Dog, Maxim Martin attempts to swap his anger for a flimsy zen while juggling an ADHD that could make a drum vibrate at a heavy metal concert, all in front of an audience that probably took a patience supplement.
An Angry Dog: Comedian Maxim Martin at a Crossroads
In his latest show, Good Dog, our dear Maxim Martin, the man with a thousand and one angers, immerses us in a sea of reflections and bursts of laughter. Who would have thought that a man of such stature – I’m talking about his incredible talent for making crowds explode with laughter – would venture into the twists and turns of neighborhood psycho-behaviorality? It’s the maximum renewal of old tears!
An ADHD That Bark
Yes, you guessed it, Maxim has been diagnosed with that famous ADHD, like throwing a kibble to a hungry dog. Basically, he is in “full throttle” mode, but always on the verge of exploding! No, don’t worry, he doesn’t turn into Hulk (well, not yet). For him, the real challenge is to keep his cool, a mission as delicate as balancing on a tightrope held by a Pekingese.
At the Age of Peanuts… and Glasses!
At 55, Max, still categorized as a grunge comic among Quebec comedians, seems to have swapped his wolf’s fangs for glasses like “I watched too much TV when I was little.” A look of “I’m a wise old man” that fails to hide the boiling anger in this exceptional man. Ah, the paradox! Often, it feels like he is like an old wine that has been left to age too long in the cellar!
Jokes, Always Jokes!
At the heart of his show, Maxim strings together hilarious anecdotes that are anything but ordinary. He reveals how a man struggling with attention finds himself in a swingers’ club. Yes, indeed, just that! Who would have thought such a situation could be so funny? Laughter is this comedian’s favorite weapon, and with a clumsy dance step, he leads us into a waltz of humor, even defying the laws of logic.
A Divisive Show
However, the show is not without its weaknesses. It’s a bit like a dog dreaming of catching its tail but missing the target. A heartbreaking smile grabs attention, but the palpable energy struggles to spread in a vast room like the MTELUS. Amid laughter, we sometimes wonder if we’re not laughing alone. It’s a bit like the challenge of making an entire room laugh while juggling on a unicycle – he won’t be getting laser surgery to fix his lack of concentration anytime soon!
The Dog and Its Barks
In this One Man Show, Drake would understand that good old Max “barks” still, even if he tries to channel himself in this quest for a zen life, but in a pepito mode. Between an anger that explodes from his entrails and a need for serenity, Martin shows us that life is like a dog: sometimes a good companion, other times it turns into a real little demon. This old pro doesn’t let himself be beaten!
For the curious who want to know what it’s about, he will invite you to check the dates of his show here. With Good Dog, let’s meet in the land of barks and bursts of laughter. The dog still bites, but with a particular wisdom… or not.
Source: www.lapresse.ca
